Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government. Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government.
The ReBuild Ukraine conference - officially the 5th International Exhibition and Conference "ReBuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy". It is poised to be one of the most significant events of 2025 for reconstruction, investment and infrastructure for Ukraine.
Following a public inquiry held in Edinburgh, the current Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard Turfitt, has issued a decision on the operator licences held by McGill's Scotland East Ltd and Midland Bluebird Ltd, trading as McGill's Midland Bluebird. The inquiry was convened to consider the operators’ compliance with licence undertakings, including the punctuality of bus services, vehicle maintenance, driver defect reporting, and overall transport management systems.
The Defence AI Centre has worked with industry to develop a new tool that will help redefine how Defence evaluates and procures AI technologies. The Defence AI Centre (DAIC) is launching the AI Model Arena to help redefine how Defence evaluates and procures artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Scottish charities are set to benefit from changes to legislation which will raise the audit income threshold from £500,000 to £1 million. Secondary legislation has been laid in the Scottish Parliament which, subject to approval by MSPs, will come into force on 1 January next year.
In the shifting sands of the UK energy market, two of its most celebrated disruptors—Ovo Energy and Octopus Energy are facing existential questions. Once hailed as the future of clean, customer-centric power, both companies now find themselves grappling with financial fragility, regulatory pressure, and the harsh realities of scaling purpose-driven models in a volatile sector.
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country £27m in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres. First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country.
John Sturrock KC, who conducted the enquiry into NHS Highland bullying has written today (10 November 2025) in The Scotsman about the costs of enquiries and the need to find another way to deal with them. The bill for public inquiries is now running at more than £230 million.
The National Crime Agency is warning that organised criminal gangs are actively recruiting HGV drivers to smuggle migrants both into and out of the UK. It follows a spike in arrests in Kent which has seen a number of drivers detained as they attempted to board trains or ferries to France whilst carrying people illegally in their vehicles.
Rural retailers can navigate rising energy costs by renegotiating contracts, investing in energy efficiency, and leveraging community support schemes. These strategies are essential in 2025, as energy remains one of the biggest threats to retail viability across the UK.
The government's Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK. Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
Tomato Energy supplies around 15,000 domestic customers, and 8,000 non-domestic customers. Under the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) safety net, customers' energy supply will continue and funds that domestic customers have paid into their accounts, including existing credit balances, will be protected.
Seven smart moves taxpayers and business owners can make before Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget. With tax rises and relief cuts possible in Rachel Reeves' November Budget, here’s what UK taxpayers can do now to stay ahead.
it's wise to increase savings now to prepare for higher energy costs through 2026 especially for households and small businesses. While the UK government is offering targeted support, it won't cover everyone, and bills are expected to remain above pre-crisis levels.
The primary "hidden fiscal drag" for taxpayers in Scotland (as with the rest of the UK) is the freezing of various tax allowances and thresholds during a period of inflation and wage growth. As wages increase, more of a person's income becomes taxable or is pushed into higher tax brackets, a process often referred to as a "stealth tax".
As the COP30 UN Climate Summit gets underway in Brazil, First Minister John Swinney called for swift and decisive action to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change. The Scottish Government will be represented at the Summit by Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin.
A new survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows UK employers are planning average pay rises of around 3% in the year ahead roughly in line with recent years. At the same time, a significant minority of firms anticipate workforce reductions thanks to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
The primary "hidden fiscal drag" taxpayers should be aware of is fiscal drag (or "bracket creep"), which occurs when inflation and wage growth push people into higher tax brackets or reduce the real value of tax allowances and thresholds that are not increased in line with prices. This effectively increases the tax burden without the government explicitly raising tax rates.
On Wednesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her second Budget, and it could prove to be the defining economic event of her tenure so far. Arriving unusually late in the calendar year, this fiscal statement comes at a time when the UK's economic outlook is clouded by sluggish growth, sticky inflation, and debt servicing costs at multi-decade highs.
Landmark legislation has been approved to help create new small landholdings to increase farming opportunities and bring agricultural tenancy law into the 21st century. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, passed by Parliament, grants greater protections for tenant farmers and small landholders and safeguarding fair compensation should they be removed from their holding.
